From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.104
Summary:
Will call on JH tomorrow as he intends visiting Simon's Bay. Is taking a proof sheet to Cape Town. There appears to be a great discrepancy between the Captain's statement and N. L. Lacaille's station. The latter's station at Rubeck Castel remains perfect.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project